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R468 LFX

1997 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Porsche Boxster81,466 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 LFX
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,379 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 93,905 miles

Offside Front strut bump rubber cracking but not excessive

Fail 29 Jan 2018 93,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel arch liner not secure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front strut bump rubber cracking but not excessive

Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,405 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 92,405 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak From engine breather bellows ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 90,644 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,881 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 88,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 87,437 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 87,437 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 84,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing slightly.

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perishing slightly.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,302 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 77,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 73,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,142 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 69,577 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 69,577 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,486 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 65,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 54,057 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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R468 LFX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 81,466 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R468 LFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche Boxster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R468 LFX registered?

R468 LFX is a 1997 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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